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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Compared to the Fortune 500, the Fortune 500 Europe has been slightly behind in elevating female CEOs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
At first, the scene feels like an engrossing, elevating prelude.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Saks Global is launching a program elevating incentives for stylists and selling associates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Patriots boosted their running back and safety depth Saturday by elevating running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Compared to the Fortune 500, the Fortune 500 Europe has been slightly behind in elevating female CEOs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
At first, the scene feels like an engrossing, elevating prelude.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Saks Global is launching a program elevating incentives for stylists and selling associates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Patriots boosted their running back and safety depth Saturday by elevating running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the most moving stories in the film is the portrait of a father and son bonding over their love of geek culture.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Saudi Aramco reported a surprise increase in profits and boosted its forecasts for gas production as the kingdom embarked on a policy of lifting crude output to grab market share.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In developing proprietary colors and in-house embroideries, the late founder set a template that Shukla is exalting.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The movie is an uplifting love story about middle-aged divorcees and struggling performers who come together to find love, family and musical success − including opening for Pearl Jam in Milwaukee.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many internet users have taken to the comments section to praise the uplifting video, leading to more than 1,400 comments on the post already.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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With just 24 hours before a party, 31-year-old Maïlys Lecaillier from Pas-de-Calais transformed everyday items into a hilariously lifelike ostrich costume that’s now delighting TikTok.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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If your current 1 Gbps connection struggles with buffering or slow uploads, upgrading to a 2 Gbps plan may be worthwhile.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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